The Renault Embleme concept car is a stunning example of the brand’s future design philosophy and its commitment to sustainability. It is an example of a nice futuristic design and an innovative sustainable solution. It’s what Renault thinks is the future of mobility.
Renault hopes to achieve a net zero carbon footprint in Europe by 2040 and worldwide by 2050. It claims that the Embleme will drastically reduce the greenhouse CO2 emissions by 90% from cradle to grave as compared to a similar gas engine car. In order to achieve this goal of a low carbon footprint, Renault has used the expertise of 20 other specialist companies, used natural materials with a low carbon print, totally recycled materials, and renewable energy for its entire production process. Nearly all of the materials that are used can be recycled at the end of their life.
Technology and Performance
Though not much is revealed regarding the performance of the Renault Embleme, it will use a single 160 kW wound-rotor electric motor, which does not use any rare earth minerals and powers the rear wheels. It also has a very good drag coefficient Cd of 0.25.
The Renault Embleme is designed with energy efficiency in mind, and its aerodynamic shape is optimized to reduce drag and improve fuel economy. It uses a dual electric/hydrogen system. An electric rear-wheel drive powertrain with a conventional rechargeable 40 kWh NMC battery, which is small and light, giving a few hundred km range, enough for daily city use. This is combined with a 30 kW PEMFC hydrogen fuel cell technology that runs on low-carbon hydrogen supplied through a 2.8 kg tank, which provides enough power to undertake long journeys.
The Renault Embleme is 4.80 meters long, 1.52 meters high, and has a 2.90 meter wheelbase. The vehicle weighs 1,750 kg including batteries, which is quite good compared to other vehicles this size.
Design
With its aerodynamic shape, futuristic lighting elements, and appealing wheel design, it will definitely make the car stand out on the road. Its distinctive LED headlights and taillights enhance the car’s visual appeal. In order to achieve a low drag coefficient, the side rearview mirrors are replaced by cameras with displays on the sides of the dashboard screen, windscreen wipers concealed under the bonnet, and the door handles recessed within the body.
The Renault Emblème is an elegant blend of sportiness and emotion through smooth curves and sharp lines. There are two fins on the bonnet and two air vents on the bumper to channel the airflow and reduce drag.
The vehicle was showcased in a green bodywork with a dichroic effect that makes the color look different from different angles.
The interior of the Renault Emblème is quite welcoming, being designed with a spacious and minimalist layout design philosophy. It comes with a large curved touchscreen that spans throughout the front dashboard, providing easy access to the navigation, media, climate, and other settings.
Renault has focused on sustainability while designing the interior of the Emblème. The seats are upholstered with recycled fabrics and sustainable leather alternatives, while the dashboard features wood sourced from sustainable forests. This focus on eco-friendly materials helped considerably in reducing the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint.
In short
The Renault Emblème concept car has an aerodynamic, eye-catching, futuristic design, a high-tech interior, and sustainable technologies that would be highly appealing to people looking for a stylish and eco-friendly vehicle.
While the Renault Embleme is just a concept car, it showcases the direction that Renault is intending to head into the future. Renault wants to produce vehicles that are aerodynamic, eco-friendly, efficient, and sustainable with almost a zero net carbon footprint. Renault has tried to balance design, performance, and sustainability in perfect harmony.
How this dual electric/hydrogen fuel cell technology will evolve over time, the future will tell. But if this concept does come to life and Renault can price it competitively and position it nicely, it should definitely do well.